Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As an Engineering Co-op at STERIS, you will join a collaborative team of production operators and engineers working on our innovative Surgical Solutions product lines in the Montgomery, Alabama facility. In this role, you will assist in providing day to day Engineering support to the manufacturing floor for our current product lines. You will also participate in project work that will benefit STERIS and contribute to your individual growth as a developing engineer. As a valued member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on compelling medical device products in a clean, climate- controlled work environment and a supportive, team-based culture.

Key Program Info:

Dates: Summer 2026 (June - August)
Location: Montgomery, AL
Work Environment: Onsite
Hours: Full-time for the duration of your co-op (Monday-Thursday: 7 AM-4:30 PM and Friday: 7-11 AM)

What You'll Do as an Engineering Co-Op

• Improve manufacturing processes in fabrication, machining, and/or assembly areas for assigned Value Stream
• Collect and analyze data
• Resolve process problems
• Conduct time studies
• Create and/or update documents such as AS400 BOM’s, Process Specs, Standard Work, Tool Sheets, and Total Productive Maintenance Sheets
• Create Special Manufacturing Requests as required
• Submit Engineering Change orders to revise existing drawings, processes, and documentation as required
• Follow industry codes, standards, and recommendations
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, etc., as required)

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering program - Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start date (January 2026)
Strong working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook)
Basic CAD skills - Solidworks preferred

Preferred:

Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations (spring, summer, and/or fall semesters)

Other:

Clear written and oral communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to work in teams

Pay range for this opportunity is $0.00 - $0.00.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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